Employee Benefits Consultant

Employee Benefits ConsultantAt Gallagher, we help clients face risk with confidence because we believe that when businesses are protected, they're free to grow, lead, and innovate. You'll be backed by our digital ecosystem: a client-centric suite of consulting tools making it easier for you to meet your clients where they want to be met. Advanced data and analytics providing a comprehensive overview of the risk landscape is at your fingertips. Here, you're not just improving clients' risk profiles, you're building trust. You'll find a culture grounded in teamwork, guided by integrity, and fueled by a shared commitment to do the right thing. We value curiosity, celebrate new ideas, and empower you to take ownership of your career while making a meaningful impact for the businesses we serve. If you're ready to bring your unique perspective to a place where your work truly matters; think of Gallagher.The Employee Benefits Consultant serves as a trusted advisor to employers, helping design, implement, and manage comprehensive employee benefits programs. This role is responsible for developing client relationships, driving business growth, providing strategic benefits guidance, and ensuring exceptional service delivery. The Consultant works closely with clients, carrier partners, and internal service teams to deliver customized solutions that support clients' workforce, financial, and organizational objectives.How you'll make an impact:Serve as the primary strategic advisor for a portfolio of employee benefits clients.Conduct regular client meetings, including renewal strategy, stewardship, and benefits planning sessions.Develop a deep understanding of each client's business objectives, workforce demographics, and benefits philosophy.Build and maintain long-term relationships with decision-makers, HR leaders, executives, and key stakeholders.Analyze employee benefits programs and recommend improvements aligned with client goals.Advise clients on medical, dental, vision, life, disability, voluntary benefits, wellness, and ancillary programs.Present benefit plan options, funding arrangements, and cost-containment strategies.Provide guidance on emerging market trends, carrier offerings, and innovative benefit solutions.Develop and deliver proposals, presentations, and finalist meetings.Lead annual renewal strategy and carrier negotiations.Review financial reports, claims data, and market benchmarks.Partner with internal service teams and carrier representatives to ensure client success.All other duties as assigned.About You:College degree with CEBS designation helpful. A minimum of 10 years' experience in the insurance industry, with heavy emphasis on Employee Benefits. Sales and marketing experience, preferably in a consulting firm, brokerage firm or insurance company. Insurance experience preferably with Public Sector clients. Life & Disability License required. Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint and Word. Adept at accessing business data from the Internet when required.Competitive compensation Comprehensive benefits programs designed to support your well-being Career development opportunities and ongoing learning A collaborative, people-first culture with accessible leadership The opportunity to do meaningful work with global reach and local impact At Gallagher, we are dedicated to building an inclusive and authentic workplace. If your past experience doesn't align perfectly, we encourage you to join our Talent Community to stay connected to additional career opportunities. At times, we will consider transferable skills from previous roles. Gallagher is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer (Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled)